Just got a trio of videos for all you people out there which will address all those myths and questions regarding firmware updating and how to actually do it. Oh, if you are a N97 user or are looking to buy it but don’t like it because of various things… here’s something that should make you reconsider.
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With my dear friend CJ posting a photo comparison of the Nokia E71 and the E72, I’ll bring you some interesting comparison pics with the Motorola Q8 and another device. The Motorola Q8 is a rather old device, but an interesting one too. It was pitted very much as the QWERTY device for masses. An awkward design and Windows Mobile along with a woefully underpowered hardware platform translated into pathetic sales.
The E71 on the other hand running the successful S60 3rd edition iteration of Symbian set the sales charts on fire. Coupled with looks and good performance in almost all aspects, the E71 became a really good seller.
Enter the E72, tasked with upping the benchmark for how a business phone should look and work,the E72 designers have had a tough task of making this phone look and feel like a business/lifestyle phone. And though the review parts are due, I must put it down right now that I personally absolutely love the design and the feel of the phone in the hand. This feels and works every bit like a phone meant for the busy businessman.
The designers have paid a lot of attention to detail, something which I shall delve into great detail in my review. Let me warn you right away that this phone is really making me biased towards it. So much so that I really wish that Nokia India is listening and reading this and offers to let me keep this device. Am I being partial before the review officially begins, I guess. But rest assured when the device will be put through it’s paces, we’ll not be partial and bring you the true picture.
Without wasting time, the Moto v/s the Nokia. Also in the picture you will see the ‘desi’ version of the QWERTY, the Micromax Q3. This is a dual SIM phone and is meant for the messaging generation. Enjoy! these are just some interesting comparisons…. 
So the N97 got the big firmware update that was being discussed as the savior of the N97’s woes. But, you can’t get it to install on your phone. You tried everything and are absolutely frustrated and are thinking of visiting the Nokia Care Center to get that update.
That’s exactly what I had going with me until last night, when I thought of doing a little bit of cleaning and some brainstorming on my own. What I describe below should allow you to get that update on your N97 without having to visit the Care Center. The update is still not available on FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) in case you are thinking of firing the OTA feature.
Now once your phone is updated, you will actually get a feel of how amazing the V20 firmware is. After playing with it in this form will you actually know how much better the N97 suddenly feels. I found the touchscreen to be much more sensitive and easier to use and the scrolling changes have made life with the N97 an absolute blessing.
The system feels much more responsive. I formatted my Micro SD card also just to be on the safe side before I restored the data I had backed up earlier. After following these steps you will find the difference in your N97. Now you can reinstall the apps which you lost or are not working due to the formatting done earlier. This is a slightly more complicated way, but will ensure that your N97 works just as good as a brand new N97 with v20.0.019
Just a short note to let y’all know ZOMGitsCj.com has gone ahead and launched earlier today.Nokia and Symbian News, Reviews and More !
We moved on from our previous blogspot address, so do drop by and have a look around. It’s not a drastic change, atleast I don’t think, but it deffo has a cleaner feel and offers more functionality.
I’m so excited about all the new possibilities that this new site affords !
I also want to take time out to commend Aditya on his work here and on Symbian-LifeBlog where he’s also blogging. And if that wasnt enough, y”all should check out his detailed software reviews on PhoneReport. Way to go man ! Definitely a hard worker, that guy !
Thats about it. Do check out the site and let us know what you think.
A couple of days ago, I had reported on Handcase taking the Symbian route, the post being titled, “Handcase to go the Symbian way!”.
Well yesterday night I got an email from the company informing me that a few of their freewares were available for testing. The softwares are not ready for S60 phones yet. But the company is inviting people to test the softwares using a Palm to Symbian emulator of Access.
In case you want to give it a shot, click here. You will find the instructions and the email address to contact them, in case you have any suggestions and issue to sort out.
I think its great to see more people joining the S60 bandwagon. Being an S60 ambassador (If you are not an S60 ambassador yet, sign up for it!), it makes it all the more exciting. I am hoping to see their applications on the S60 devices soon. Hopefully I will also be reviewing them.
UPDATE:
There is no emulator for the Symbian phones yet. But one can test these softwares on the Nokia Internet tablets…
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